"Strings and Things that Swing" - The New Third Stream

The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP) will open its new concert season on Saturday, November 14th at 7:30pm in the International House of University of Chicago. This performance, entitled “Strings and Things that Swing: The New Third Stream,” will debut the newly created Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble and will feature thirteen of the orchestra’s brightest stars.

Third Stream is a term coined in 1957 by composer Gunther Schuller to describe a musical genre which is a synthesis of classical music and jazz. Improvisation, a key element of jazz, but far less common in classical music – is generally seen as a vital component of Third Stream.

In keeping with CJP’s unique artistic mission, repertoire will include works that demonstrate how jazz and classical can indeed fuse, creating a new genre. The new CJP Chamber Ensemble will present works by Bill Russo, Al Cohn, Mozart and of course, Orbert Davis — plus works from the classic ‘jazz with strings’ performances of Charlie Parker and Clifford Brown.